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Gillian Carson

Senior Solicitor

Gillian Carson

Senior Solicitor

My work at Clarkslegal involves advising the firm’s clients on redundancy and grievance process and appeals, and negotiating on their behalf to resolve difficult employment disputes.

I advise employers on how to manage situations to minimise risk to the business, and I can assist employers on working out the right strategy and tactics for resolving employee disputes – especially in the context of the recent significant changes to employees’ statutory rights and employees’ increasing reliance on AI to draft Grievances and Appeals of management decisions.

I will be drafting contracts and updating policies to align with the Employment Rights Act 2026 and other recent legislation and regulatory changes.

I have practiced employment law since 2019.

I have experience of conducting Tribunal proceedings for most types of claim, including breach of contract, discrimination, whistleblowing disputes, unfair dismissal, wages disputes and TUPE disputes.

I have a particular interest in resolving whistleblowing disputes in a manner which enable both parties to move forward without fear of victimisation or reputational damage.  In the past, I have acted for Senior Teachers, Prison Managers, Senior Executives, finance and IT professionals and medical professionals.  My objective is to resolve a dispute quickly and discreetly in a way that protects the client’s future career and earning capacity.

I have particular experience in assessing the medical evidence needed to bring a disability discrimination case or linked “injury to health” claim in the Tribunal, and whether requested workplace adjustments are genuinely reasonable and justified.

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  • 09 October 2026
  • Employment

Neurodiversity, probation and unfair dismissal: What employers need to know

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  • 29 September 2026
  • Employment

New bereavement leave rights for pregnancy loss

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  • 25 September 2026
  • Employment

Consultation response on duty to inform workers of right to join a union

The Employment Rights Act 2025, makes it a requirement for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union at the same time as the Section 1 particulars are issued to them and at subsequent times. The details of this new duty are to be provided in regulations.

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  • 17 September 2026
  • Employment

Employment law changes in 2026: What you need to know

Stay ahead of the latest UK employment law changes. Watch our on demand webinar with Monica Atwal and Harry Berryman covering key HR developments and employment law updates for 2026.

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  • 16 September 2026
  • Employment

Received an Employment Tribunal Claim? 6 Things Employers Should NOT Do

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  • 03 September 2026
  • Employment

Employment Rights Act – October Changes

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